Rudloph Fray to Allen C. Fuller

Head Quarters, Department of the Missouri,

St. Louis, Mo. August 12th 1864.

Colonel A. C. Fuller

Adjutant General State of Illinois

Sir:

I have the honor respectfully to ask an appointment as 1st Lt and Adjt of the Regiment called for in the letter of Major General Rosecrans dated Aug 11th 1864.

I have been in the service two years, was with my regiment until May 28th/63, when I received a detail as clerk at these Head Quarters in which capacity I am now serving.

Very Respectfully,

Your Obt Servt

Rudolph Frey

Private Co "O" 94th Ills Vols.

Return Clerk Dept Ills

Hd Qrs Dept of the Mo

St Louis August 13th/64

Most respectfully forwarded to Genl Fuller & Cordially approved - Frey is a most Excellent young man, of ability & worth. He is specially well qualified for the Adjutansy of a Regt. his duties for a long time having perfected his Knowledge of the office duties of an adjutant.

I can ill spare him from my office - but I do not feel at liberty to refuse to assist in the promotion so worthy a young man

A. [illegible]

[illegible]

Hd Qrs Dept of the Mo

St. Louis Aug. 13/64

Respectfully forwarded to Col. Fuller. Adjutant General of Illinois, will the recommendation that Fry recieve the Adjutancy of the Regiment.

He is a young man of great energy, first class attainments, & unusual talent and will certainly make his mark, besides his intimate acquaintance with the duties of the office will be of great value in the organization of the Regt

W. S. Rosecrans

Maj General

F. 302, a Gos Mar 2/64

St. Louis Mo. Aug 12/64

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Frey, Private Rudolph

Co "O" 94th Ill Inf Vols.

Return Clerk Dept Mo.

Requests appt as 1st Lieut and Adjt of the Regt called for in letter of Gen Comdg. date Aug 11/64. etc.

Recd A. G. I Aug. 15th 1864.